Dundee Downs vs Wadeye

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Dundee Downs vs Wadeye
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Dundee Downs, NT

9.3

Quality Score

Supplied by Power and Water Corporation

Wadeye, NT

9.0

Quality Score

Supplied by Power and Water Corporation

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Dundee Downs scores 9.3/10 and Wadeye scores 9.0/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Dundee Downs is 3 mg/L — that's high. It's why your tap water smells like a pool.

Chlorine is added on purpose (kills bugs in the pipes), but by the time it reaches your tap it ruins everything you taste. Tea takes on a medicinal edge. Kids turn down water and drink juice or soft drink instead. The usual family fix is bottled water, but a simple carbon filter is the cleaner daily habit. Worse, many filter pitchers go in the fridge and get ignored because they're slow.

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Visual comparison

Dundee Downs, NT

Wadeye, NT

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Dundee Downs

39 Higher

Wadeye

0.05 Lower

pH Level

Dundee Downs

7.3 Normal

Wadeye

—

Fluoride (mg/L)

Dundee Downs

0.79

Wadeye

—

Chlorine (mg/L)

Dundee Downs

3 Higher

Wadeye

0.005 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Dundee Downs	Wadeye	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	35 Measured	2 Measured	mg/L CaCO3	No limit
Aluminium	0.02 Good	0.02 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	6 Measured	0.0019 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	7 Good	6 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	3 Good	0.01 Good	HU	< 15
Conductivity	0.023 Measured	5.1 Measured	µS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.3 Good	0.8 Good	mg/L	< 2
Fluoride	0.79 Good	—	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	1.1 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	39 Good	0.05 Good	mg/L CaCO3	< 200
Iron	0.09 Good	0.014 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Magnesium	0.426 Measured	13 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.032 Good	5.9 Exceeds	mg/L	< 0.1
pH	7.3 Normal	—	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sulfate	0.008 Good	0.011 Good	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	3 Good	0.005 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	6.64 Good	6.33 Good	mg/L	< 600
Turbidity	1.3 Good	1.2 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.025 Measured	0.009 Measured	mg/L	No limit

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Disclaimer: This comparison is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or professional guidance. Data is sourced from Power and Water Corporation. Values shown are based on the most recent published water quality reports and may not reflect real-time conditions at your tap. Water quality can vary due to local plumbing, seasonal changes, and other factors. For specific health concerns, consult a qualified health professional or contact your local water utility. See our Terms of Use.